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Crime
57-year-old patient dies two days after alleged rape at Haryana hospital
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 02:34 PM
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A 57‑year‑old patient succumbed two days after being allegedly raped inside a Haryana hospital, prompting a police investigation.
A 57‑year‑old patient died at a hospital in Haryana two days after allegedly being raped inside the facility. Hospital officials said the victim had been admitted for unrelated medical treatment before the assault was reported. Police have registered a case of rape and homicide and have begun an investigation, collecting statements from staff and reviewing CCTV footage. No details about the accused have been released, but authorities said the probe will be expedited. The incident has sparked concerns over safety protocols in medical institutions across the state.